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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Agriculture, along with the University of Illinois Extension Office will be hosting Certified Livestock Manager
Illinois agricultural officials are satisfied with the proposed state budget that could soon be headed to the governor’s desk for his signature.
Kevin Semlow, the direc
(The Center Square) – Illinois agricultural officials are satisfied with the proposed state budget that could soon be headed to the governor’s desk for his signature. Kevin Semlow, the director of state legislation for .
Livestock managers may complete certification on website
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URBANA According to the Livestock Management Facilities Act, livestock facilities in Illinois that house more than 300 animal units are required to have at least one certified livestock manager. The certificate is administered by the Illinois Department of Agriculture and is valid for three years. University of Illinois Extension provides the educational support and houses the new online certification.
2021 will mark the 25th anniversary of the Certified Livestock Managers Training program. Approximately 1,000 livestock producers have participated in each of the eight 3-year cycles.
Now, managers have a convenient online opportunity to complete the certification. In addition, four virtual live webinars will be held which will provide Illinois livestock producers the manure management training they need to meet the requirements of the state s Livestock Management Facilities Act.